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Psalms 51:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 51:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 51 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Create in Me a Clean Heart
“To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Psalms 51:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 51:1
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. This opening of Scripture's most famous penitential psalm reveals the theological foundations of genuine repentance. David, confronted by Nathan after his adultery with Bathsheba and murder of Uriah (2 Samuel 11-12), cries not for justice but mercy, appealing to God's character rather than his own merit."Have mercy upon me" (חָנֵּנִי/chonneni) uses chanan, meaning to be gracious, show favor, have compassion. This is the first word after addressing God—befor...
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Cross-References for Psalms 51:1
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“as a thick cloud”
“even I”
“and blot out all of my iniquities.”
“nailing it to the cross;”
“Yahweh”
“that David arose from off his bed”
“by which he freely bestowed favor on us in the Beloved”
“God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me”
“and repented according to the multitude of his loving kindnesses.”